Air Purifiers Have Become a Popular Smart Home Product Around the Globe(2020): Breathe Fresh Air at Home with Our Best Portable Air Purifiers

Studies show that the pollution levels in our cities show no signs of slowing down and is the cause of respiratory diseases in many of us. Even the air in our homes is not free from the house dust, molds, and pollens. Fresh air energizes our body, boosts our mood, and enhances our immune system. It is the reason we see more air purifiers in our homes. But how do we select one for our families? In this article, we will discuss some of the models that will be suitable for you.

You must first ask yourself why you need an air purifier. Do you have any allergies, or are you suffering from asthma? Do you wish to keep out the smoke? The air purifier you choose must not emit harmful gases as it could affect your kids or any pets at home. Based on the utility, you must then consider the filtration capabilities in the air purifier.

The size of the room is also an essential factor while searching for the ideal air purifier. You must measure the area of the room so that you can zero in on the perfect machines while doing an online search. The coverage of the cleaners is mentioned in the technical specifications section, and it will be easier for you to decide on the ones that would be suitable for the room where you wish to place it.

It is essential to know about the types of filters that are used. The pre-filters remove larger particles from the air. The HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters remove allergens like pollen, moulds, dust, etc. The activated carbon filters are used along with other filters to remove odours and harmful gases. There are different types of filters like the UV filter, which helps you breathe sterile air. The Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO) filter breaks down the chemicals during the filtration process.

Maintenance of household appliances is also a critical factor when you are deciding to buy one. You must change the filters of the air purifier, but you must even know the periodicity for changing them and the cost for doing so. While buying, you must also consider the warranty period, and ascertain whether the filters can be changed free of charge during the warranty period. The pre-filters are washable and last around three months while the activated carbon filters last for almost six months. The longevity of the HEPA filters varies across manufacturers, and some can even last for up to five years.

- The noise levels are another significant factor while choosing the air purifier. If you wish to place it in the bedroom, it becomes a critical factor when deciding upon the brand to buy. The sound levels of the models are mentioned in the brochures, and you must go through them before making your buying decision. However, you must also take note that the sound is due to the movement of the fan in the cleaning module, and if you choose a model with lower noise, you could be compromising on the quality of air.

Sharp is a renowned brand in household equipment and has an excellent range of high-performance air purifiers. The FU-A28E is an entry-level brand that offers premium features to the user. It combines an active and passive filtration system and is better than the barebones filtration system that most brands have. The active filtration system uses a homegrown Plasmacluster technology that removes the harmful gases and foul odour from your room.

On the other hand, the passive purification system uses a HEPA filter that traps pollen and house dust along with PM2.5 particles. The cleaner has a pre-filter that stops heavier particles from entering the filter. It has a power consumption of 48 Watts. It does not release any harmful gases like ozone and can clean 150 sq. ft. room five times within an hour.

It is priced at Rs.10,199 and is available on Flipkart. 

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company and is another brand known for its home appliances apart from producing industrial goods. It is among the best-selling brands of air purifiers. It has a washable pre-filter to remove the heavier dust particles and improve the longevity of the filter. The machine allows a 3D airflow with air vents on all sides. A three-stage advanced filtration system purifies your room with almost 99% accuracy.

It has a HEPA and activated carbon filter and removes particles up to 0.03 microns. It has a sensor that notifies when the filter must be changed. It has user-friendly controls and has a polycarbonate structure that makes it durable. It does not emit sound and has an aerodynamic fan. It does not emit any harmful gases or ozone and removes formaldehyde and other toxic gases.

It is available for Rs. 8,399 on Amazon.

The Philips brand is also renowned for its home products, and the 1000 Series is among the best ones that are available below Rs. 10,000. It helps to circulate healthy air in your room. It has a superior purification mechanism together with a Vitashield IPS along with a NanoProtect Pro filter that boosts the air purification. It also removes harmful gases like TVOC and formaldehyde.

The machine has an auto-purification mode together with a smart air sensor that can detect PM 2.5 level and increase the speed of air purification. It has a night sensing mode and can prepare your bedroom for your sleep by monitoring the air quality. The machine can alert you when the filter, must be replaced. It provides real-time feedback about the air quality. It is certified by Airmid and ECARF. It is priced at Rs. 9,899 and is available on Amazon.

Coway is a Korean brand and comes with several premium features that make it among the best ones to be bought under Rs. 15,000. The filter of Coway is certified by ECARF and has a pre-filter followed by a Urethane Carbon filter that removes harmful gases and cigarette odour. Another green anti-flu HEPA filter removes micro dust, viruses, etc. It has a smart air control system that purifies the air at optimal speeds.

The purifier has an indicator that shows when the deodorization and the HEPA filters must be changed. The speed of the purifier can be adjusted through the control panel. It also works on any dust sensing technology and controls the airflow. It can purify a room of 355 sq. ft. and has a mood lamp too.

It is a premium product and is priced at Rs. 16,400 on Amazon.

Kent is a renowned home appliance and also has a range of air purifiers. The Aura is suitable for a 290 sq. ft. room and is ideal for a bedroom as well as the living room. It has a HEPA filter that removes the dust particles from the air, and the filter also has an anti-bacterial coating. The HEPA filter removes 99% of the particles in the air that passes through it and traps pollutants like mold spores, dust mites, pollen, etc.

The purifier has an inbuilt ionizer that traps the pollutants or makes them stick on the walls of the room. The air quality is displayed through a sensor in three colors, red for poor, pink for good, and blue for excellent. It has a control panel for setting the fan speed and changing the mode. It also has an indicator that indicates when the filter must be changed. It is priced at Rs. 8,440 and is available on Flipkart. 

Hindware has a range of premium quality air purifiers, and the Moonbow is a portable purifier that has a Puri5 technology. It has a pre-filter that removes larger dust particles to enhance the life of the filter. It also has a HEPA filter, an activated carbon filter, along with UV light and a refreshing energiser. There is a timer with several presets, viz. 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours. It has a 99.985% efficiency in trapping airborne contaminants.

It can filter harmful gases as well as other volatile organic compounds. The machine has a filter replacement indicator, so that make suitable arrangements for a replacement long before and ensure continuity in its working. It also has multi-level fan settings to control the duration of purification. It can purify an area of up to 400 sq. ft. It is available for Rs. 7,990 on Flipkart.

Godrej has a great range of air purifiers that provide premium features at a low cost. It has a three-step air quality indicator and a filter than can remove particulate matter. The machine has a touch sensor control and a digital display. It has a pre-filter that removes the larger particles from the air. It also has a HEPA filter that removes dust, smoke, and allergens. The carbon filter absorbs any volatile organic compounds while the ionizer reacts with the pollutants in the air.

It can cover a reasonably high surface area of around 270 sq. ft. and can remove formaldehyde and bad odor to help you breathe cleaner air in your home. An intelligent auto feature adjusts the fan speed depending on the air quality. The air purifier from Godrej is priced at Rs. 8,299 and is available on Flipkart.

Samsung is a well-known Korean brand and has been in the consumer durables industry in the country for a long time. Their range of air purifiers is also known for its durability and performance. It has a triple air purification system and captures house dust and around 99.9% of all ultrafine particles in the air. There is a pre-filter that filters more extensive particulate matter followed by a deodorization filter and a PM2.5 filter.

An S Plasma ionizer removes 99.7% of all contaminants and allergens. The users can also have a quiet home, and it generates 20dbA of sound and is ideal to be placed in the bedroom or study room. The pre-filter can be washed. An alert icon lights up when the filters need replacement. The purifier has a unique sleek design and smooth round corners can prevent any cuts and bruises. It has a coverage of around 420 sq. ft and is priced at Rs. 11,599 on Flipkart.

Panasonic is among the leading manufacturers of consumer durables, and it has a wide range of air purifiers too. It has a unique Nanoe technology that releases the OH radicals in water to improve the effectiveness of removing foul odour and bacteria. The OH radicals can remove hydrogen from the allergens. It also has a 3D circulation airflow that is divided into a Front Airflow and Side Airflow system.

It has an excellent house dust catcher and also has an odour sensor and a dirt sensor. It has an Econavi mode that monitors your daily activities and senses the pollution levels to provide you with purified air. The filter of the purifier has a Super Alleru buster, anti-bacteria enzyme, and green tea catechin that removes around 99% of the allergens from the room. The premium product is available relatively cheap at Rs. 9,965 on Amazon.

We round up the list with this product from Daikin that can capture around 99.7% of the pollutants and allergens from the air. It has an advanced HEPA technology in which high-speed electrons that can undertake oxidative decomposition are produced. It can remove harmful chemicals and allergens from your room, and you can breathe fresh air. A carbon-coated odour filter removes the foul smell from your room.

The Daikin air purifier has an auto fan mode, and an auto-start after the power goes off. The machine also has a dust sensor lamp and an anti-pollen mode. It can shut off automatically when it can sense there is no pollution in the room. It also has a live pollution tracker through a three-colour LED indicator. The machine can cover around 538 sq. ft. It is available for Rs. 13,790 on Amazon.